Meaning of the word dainty in English

What does dainty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dainty

US /ˈdeɪn.t̬i/

UK /ˈdeɪn.t̬i/

delicately small and pretty

Example:

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She wore a dainty silver necklace.

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The little girl had dainty hands.

Synonym:

delicate petite elegant graceful exquisite

fastidious, especially about food; fussy

Example:

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He's a bit dainty about what he eats.

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She was too dainty to eat the rustic meal.

Synonym:

fastidious fussy picky finicky squeamish

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